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Zeta Phi Beta’s Dr. LeShonda Wallace Makes History as the First Black Woman Elected to the New Hanover County Commission

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. soror Dr. LeShonda Wallace has been elected to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. According to her chapter, the win makes her the first African American woman elected to the commission. According to the StarNews, incumbent Rob Zapple received 56,259 votes...

New Hanover County, NC · 3d
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Bridge demolition to begin next month in Wrightsville Beach

A section of U.S. Highway 74 over Lees Cut in Wrightsville Beach is expected to close beginning Nov. 30 as contract crews ready to demolish the West Salisbury Street bridge. Contractor Balfour Beatty plans to fully close West Salisbury Street from Pelican Drive to Lookout Harbor Way at 5 a.m. that day as part of Phase 1 of the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project. The anticipated start date may change based on when crews complete relocating utility lines.

Wrightsville Beach, NC · 2d
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Developer sues New Hanover County manager over Sledge Forest project

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Housing developer Copper Builders has filed a lawsuit accusing New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet of illegally blocking the 1,800-unit Hilton Bluffs development in Sledge Forest. The lawsuit claims the project cannot move forward without court action and argues county leadership crossed a legal...

New Hanover County, NC · 2d
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INTERVIEW: Jessica Bichler emerges as unofficial winner in N.C. Senate District 7 race

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Political newcomer Jessica Bichler has been declared the unofficial winner in the race for the District 7 seat in the state senate. Bichler defeated longtime Republican incumbent Michael Lee on Tuesday, receiving 48,310 votes to Lee’s 43,469. Her win was one of the big wins for Democrats in New Hanover County.

New Hanover County, NC · 3d
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Cape Fear Makers Guild cuts ribbon on new, expanded headquarters

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local leaders and creators gathered to cut the ribbon on the Cape Fear Makers Guild’s new 5,000-square-foot headquarters Thursday. The new site allows the nonprofit to expand its hands-on STEAM education programs, high-tech industrial machinery and community workshop space across the Cape Fear region. “This...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Plans Submitted For Autumn Hall's Next Building

Plans are taking shape for the next building in Autumn Hall, a master-planned, mixed-use development off Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Developers submitted plans to the city of Wilmington this week for a new office building at 1010 Salt Creek Loop Road. The three-story project, which plans call Autumn Hall Building 6, would have a footprint of nearly 22,000 square feet, according to Brian Eckel, a partner with Cape Fear Development.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Growing pains: Inside the school being built to keep up with North Carolina’s coastal boom

HAMPSTEAD, N.C. — The construction cranes rising off U.S. 17 tell the story before anyone says a word: Pender County is growing, and it is growing fast. According to 2025 U.S. Census data, Pender County is the fourth-fastest growing county in North Carolina with nearby Brunswick County ranked first. Both are drawing people relocating from across the state, many of whom choose the coast for more space and lower costs while commuting to Wilmington or Jacksonville for work, according to county officials.

Pender County, NC · 2d

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Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band prepares to honor veterans in annual parade

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For 25 years, the Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Band has used music to honor fallen heroes, first responders and military service members. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the band will continue that tradition during the annual Southeastern North Carolina Veterans Parade in downtown Wilmington. The...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Local businesses team up to restore iconic Battleship North Carolina entrance sign

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A familiar landmark welcoming visitors to the Battleship North Carolina has received a makeover thanks to several local businesses that donated their time, materials and services. The Battleship’s distinctive red, blue and gold entrance sign along U.S. Highway 421 recently underwent a restoration project to...

Wilmington, NC · 3d

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Hawthorne Residential Buys 264-Unit Shallotte Complex in Brunswick County Growth Bet

A 264-unit apartment community in Shallotte, North Carolina has a new owner, as Hawthorne Residential Partners has acquired Hawthorne at Shallotte from Logan Homes. The deal places the Brunswick County property, completed just last year, into the hands of a Greensboro-based operator with a sizable regional footprint. The purchase price...

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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Drive-In Turkey Bingo returns to Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting its Drive-In Turkey Bingo event on Sunday, November 22, at locations in Burgaw and Hampstead. According to the department, participants can enjoy five rounds of bingo with opportunities to win frozen turkeys, pies, gift cards, and more.

Pender County, NC · 1d

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Cape Fear region General Assembly candidates on election results, plans for new session in Raleigh

Even with polls and analysts predicting a blue wave, the State Senate District 7 race outcome was a bit of a surprise. Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler, a political newcomer, defeated Republican incumbent Michael Lee by a strong margin — despite Lee’s broad base of support and multi-million-dollar war chest.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade draws crowd to Front Street

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Neighbors from across the region lined Front Street on Saturday morning for the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Day Parade. Veterans, active-duty service members, marching bands and community groups marched through downtown Wilmington. Organizers said the parade included 11 marching bands. They said 75 people helped make the event possible.

Wilmington, NC · 19h

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Onslow Memorial Hospital opens new medical office building

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Onslow Memorial Hospital held a grand opening on Thursday for their new medical office building at Burton Park. The hospital says that the 37,800-square-foot medical office building marks a significant investment to expand access to high-quality outpatient and specialty healthcare services for not only Onslow County residents but surrounding communities […]

Onslow County, NC · 2d

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Henry’s House brings relief to North Carolina caregivers

A new facility designed to give caregivers a temporary break while supporting youth with complex needs opened in Burgaw Thursday after years of planning.

Burgaw, NC · 2d

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Construction crews reach 500,000 work hours on new Pender County school

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Construction crews working on the new J.H. Lea Elementary and Middle School in Hampstead have reached a major milestone, logging 500,000 work hours as the campus moves closer to its planned opening in August 2027. Pender County Schools announced the milestone as construction team members...

Pender County, NC · 3d

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Freedom Fountain observance honors Jacksonville service members

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- (WNCT) The Onslow Civic Affairs Committee honored service members who have passed through Onslow County through their Freedom Fountain Observance. The Freedom Fountain is next to Jacksonville city hall and represents the strong relationship between Jacksonville community and the military community. The observance is meant to renew the water of the fountain and […]

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit: Advocates react to delayed settlement

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. — Marine Veteran Jerry Ensminger has waited almost thirty years for what he says thousands of people deserve. The two sides still haven’t settled in the Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit. “The reason that the global settlement wasn’t met was because of the Department of Justice,”...

Camp Lejeune, NC · 3d